

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Foodie Connect Networking & Panel Discussion
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Come connect, collaborate, and celebrate the flavors and entrepreneurship that make Grand Rapids special.About this Event@themidwesttechproject is extremely excited to collaborate with &amp; support  @grandrapidsfoodiefestt  Co-Founders @taiajsky @Amanda Haad to present: Foodie Connect GR: Networking + Panel Discussions | by Foodie Fest Foundation x Grand Rapids Foodie FestThursday, March 26 | Start Garden Bringing together food lovers, hospitality professionals, entrepreneurs, &amp; creatives from across West Michigan to connect, share perspectives, and grow the Grand Rapids foodie ecosystem. What to expect:•Networking with local food &amp; hospitality leaders•Panel discussions with voices shaping the GR food scene•Featured tastings by @cheftrimell of @trust_gr Location: Start Garden — 2 W Fulton St, Grand Rapids Time: 6PM–8PMPanelists:@streetchefshaw • @cheftrimell • @edwinjcollazo • @tasteofgrtours • @emilyingrandrapidsFood Curation By Chef Trimell @trust_gr // Tellers Lounge #GRUSA#MotuViget#Entrepreneurship #PureMichigan
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/foodie-connect-networking-and-panel-discussion/100001984725897587
- **Event Categories**: Business, Festivals, food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Start Garden
- **lat**: 42.9628706
- **long**: -85.66861089999999
- **full address**: Start Garden, 2 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: The Midwest Tech Project (https://allevents.in/org/the-midwest-tech-project/21214517)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Start Garden, 2 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Midwest Tech Project
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Business, Festivals, food-drinks
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Foodie Connect Networking & Panel Discussion ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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